Tove Alexandersson had a fantastic sporting year in 2019. She won five World Cup gold and two World Cup silver in orientation and ski orientation. In addition, she became a superior winner in the Orientation World Cup where she won eight of nine competitions (losing only the final sprint in China), which was her sixth straight overall win in the World Cup.

The Jerring Prize is called the "People's Prize" because it is nominated by a vote at Radio Sports.